A loss prevention officer monitors shoppers and is responsible for preventing theft and apprehending
shoplifters.
Occasionally worked on the floor to assist shoppers with their needs and keep an eye out for possible
shoplifters
Investigated and apprehended dishonest employees, vendors,
shoplifters, and others who are in violation of company policies and procedures.
Commended by supervisors and retail clients for contributions to effective loss Served on uniformed security and undercover surveillance teams delivering shrink reductions of up to 25 % by deterring theft, apprehending
shoplifters and recovering stolen goods.
Effectively apprehended
shoplifters, responded to emergencies, administered first aid, and utilized common sense and good judgment.
Skills Customer - oriented Active listening...
shoplifters and alerted management.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in...
shoplifters and alerted management Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in
Worked with law enforcement agencies, including Sheriff's Department, San Jose Police Department, and Secret Service to apprehend high - risk
shoplifters and crack down on organized crime organizations at Target; apprehended 300 +
shoplifters and assisted law enforcement agencies to apprehend 200 + individuals.
Recovered stolen merchandise and apprehended
shoplifters and individuals committing fraud and other criminal acts within store and on store property; investigated criminal violations against persons and property.
Cashier ABC GROCERY STORE, Raleigh, NC Summer 2017 • Maintained security of cash drawer • Kept a vigilant eye on
shoplifters • Calculated bill of customers • Communicated effectively with internal and external stakeholders
I am also very expert in stocking the shelves, keeping an eye out for possible
shoplifters and helping clean up spills or other kinds of disorder that take place in the store.
• Track record of success developing and implementing loss prevention strategies to suit a wide variety of incident complexity • Demonstrated ability to detect deficiencies resulted in loss and implement corrective measures • Well versed in detecting unusual incidents and perform investigative measures to ensure prevention of possible loss • Special talent for safely apprehending and detaining suspected
shoplifters and performing rites rituals • Proven record of using surveillance and radio equipment to assist in handling loss prevention and investigative duties • Clear thinking, aimed at exercising good judgement when tailing suspicious persons or investigating doubtful situations • Strong observation and critical thinking skills aimed at analyzing potentially detrimental situations • Demonstrated ability to sense suspicious behavior and actions and handle adverse situations in an authoritative manner • Able to react non-emotionally during times of extreme duress with a great ability to stay focused on the job • Exceptional ability to conduct bag checks and tagging duties in accordance to company policies and procedures
A well - written resume example in the field should mention the following job duties: keeping an eye on
shoplifters, monitoring store personnel, training staff to detect
shoplifters, helping with security plans, and measuring risk and liability.
WinCo Foods, White River Junction, VT 5/2013 to Present Loss Prevention Agent • Comprehend the company's loss prevention policies and plan loss prevention strategies accordingly • Monitor indicators for internal and external losses and report findings to the area manager • Provide physical security, monitoring and surveillance to activities within the store / company • Promote loss prevention awareness through appropriate channels of communication • Install cameras in strategic places and ensure that they are properly operational • Look through camera footage to determine nefarious activities and take immediate action • Perform investigations to determine how thefts took place and take appropriate measures to apprehend criminals • Conduct inspections to identify security, safety and maintenance issues and breaches • Assist store management in conducting risk assessments and developing action plans • Provide support in CCTV installation and troubleshooting activities • Detect
shoplifters and apprehend and prosecute them according to the law
These professionals are usually employed by retail outlets and complete the following duties: apprehending
shoplifters, observing both customers and employees, using surveillance equipment, checking CCTV footage, patrolling premises, and calling law enforcement officers.
Burlington Store — Turnersville, NJ 2011 — Present Loss Prevention Specialist • Detect and apprehend
shoplifters • Perform camera surveillance • Respond to all calls of urgent situation in the store • Open and close the store • Detect and investigate fraudulent workers • Provide physical security • Carry out operational audits • Enforce stock protection standards • Conduct consciousness training
These employees took an estimated 5 1/2 times the retail goods than ordinary
shoplifters.
And, as Kumar noted to me, most people aren't
shoplifters, and the system is designed around most people.
If not, retailers are left with no civil redress against the high number of
shoplifters who actually pay for a portion of their purchases while only concealing a small number of items in an attempt to steal.
Indeed, the hundreds of dollars demanded did not represent any particular loss suffered by a retailer but, rather, an attempt to recover a portion of the total amount of money spent each year trying to ward off and apprehend
shoplifters.
Not guilty
shoplifters, marijuana possessors, drunk drivers, or political protesters — these could be us, our children, our parents.
In addition, once caught,
shoplifters are more likely to accept responsibility and assert the willfulness of the shoplifting action than they are to justify or deny responsibility for the action.
Retails stores often employ loss prevention officers to deal with
shoplifters.
(The New York Times, Stores» Treatment of
Shoplifters Tests Rights)
Many
shoplifters are doubtless serial offenders with a pathological disrespect for the lawful property rights of others.
This is essentially why stores prosecute
shoplifters (which while subsidized by the government, still costs them considerable time and expense for their employees).
In reaction to the Wonga revelations, Adam Dodek posed the following question via email: «Which is worse: a company threatening creditors with fake law firms or a lawyer threatening parents of
shoplifters with a cause of action that doesn't exist?»
Although I am not aware of any similar types of practice by banks in Canada, the types of concerns that Moorhead raises in his blog have been raised with respect to the involvement of Canadian lawyers in sending civil recovery letters to
shoplifters on behalf of retailers.
His uniquely styled, cartoonish ink and marker drawings have developed from his employment as a security guard deterring
shoplifters at various New York City art supply stores.
My interest in this subject [representing Black masculinity] and desire to create an exhibition on this topic came from my intrigue with Mohamed Bourouissa's
Shoplifters series.
Elsewhere in the exhibition, a large group of Polaroids of
shoplifters and related material scavenged from the demolition of Richmond's Cloverleaf Mall evokes one consequence as income disparities climbed to new levels during the 1980s and 90s.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2014 Akris collaboration, 30 Old Bond Street, London 2011 Gallery Artists, Halcyon Gallery, London 2011 Seeking New Landscapes, Halcyon Gallery, London 2010 Junoesque, Hackney Wicked Art Festival, London 2010 Geometry is Never Wrong, Wieden + Kennedy, London 2010 New Year Show, Blackheath Gallery, London 2009 Medical Foundation Art Auction, Sumarria Lunn, London 2009 Open Studio, Hackney Wicked Art Festival, London 2009 In a Word, Sumarria Lunn, London 2009 Travelling Light, Wilson Williams Gallery, London 2009 Mink Schmink, Wilson Williams Gallery, London 2008 Open Studio, Hackney Wicked Art Festival, London 2008 Aureole, installation in St George's Church, Stockport 2008
Shoplifters, Conway Hall, University of the Arts London 2008 New Work, Serco, London 2007 Christmas Show, My Life in Art, London 2007 New Work, Neo, ExCel Centre, London 2007 Gallery Artists, Rowley Gallery, London 2006 Beneath, Surface Gallery, Nottingham 2006 ReNew: A Collaboration, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool 2006 Prelude, Spitalfields Market, London 2006 Twisted • Cognitive • Sublime, Wine Gallery, London 2006 What is Domestic?
Light bulbs, on the other hand, must be under lock and key — there are just too many
shoplifters out there.
Their credit cards are used by the professional
shoplifters to make substantial purchases from these stores.
Keeping in mind that
shoplifters target stores with cramped conditions because they provide good cover for their criminal activities, you should view tidying up as a high priority, particularly in highly visible areas.
Hidden from the prying eyes of fellow customers and employees,
shoplifters have the privacy and time to remove any price tags and hide the merchandise where they want.
Partnering with local law enforcement can help you formulate a plan to protect your business, whether you choose to press charges against
shoplifters or not.
Not
all shoplifters are secretly hiding your merchandise in their coat pockets and disappearing into the night.
Customers can be potential
shoplifters or potential allies, depending on how you look at it.
The Handbook of Research on Retail - Consumer Relationship Development suggests appealing to customers» sense of honesty and integrity; even if they are not
shoplifters themselves, they will be more likely to report suspicious activity.
One thing's for certain — if you never involve law enforcement, you're opening yourself up for repeat offenders and the reputation of being easy on
shoplifters.
Law enforcement from all over the U.S. suggest that local businesses install doorbells because it helps employees monitor exits from any point in the store and may discourage
shoplifters from taking off with your merchandise.
If you're in the clothing business and have unattended fitting rooms in your store, you're providing
shoplifters with the perfect environment to steal.
Caroline Cardone found that to be the case in her study; she determined that
shoplifters seek out chaotic stores because their criminal activity is unlikely to get noticed (or when it is noticed, it will be too late for anyone to do anything about it).
Some shoplifters employ other methods of stealing from your business, such as price tag switching and refund fraud.
Tall displays obstruct your view of potential
shoplifters, giving them ample opportunity to steal what they want.
The interior design of your store can have a significant effect on whether your store will be a target for
shoplifters.
Many
shoplifters steal from places that they frequent regularly, so learning your customers» names may deter possible
shoplifters because they'll know you can easily identify them.
When studying the racial background of
shoplifters, they found that no race was more likely to steal than any other.
Many
shoplifters balk when they're forced to interact with store personnel; they feel like they are being watched and it increases the chances that they will be identified later.